Daily Political Wire

George Wenschhof

Democrats Win Gifford's Seat - Democrat Ron Barber, the former aide to Gabrielle Giffords easily won the special election for Gabrielle Gifford's Congressional seat in Arizona in a district which has a majority of registered Republican voters.  Barber will serve the remainder of her term.  Arizona is also one of a dozen pivotal swing states in the November election. TPM.com has more here.

This win was a much needed shot in the arm for Democrats, coming after the loss in Wisconsin, some questionable comments from former President Bill Clinton and a gaffe from President Obama on the state of the economy.

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Candidates Set in Race For Snowe's Maine Senate Seat - independent Agnus King, the former governor, is the favorite to win.  After, the primary yesterday, he will face Democrat Cynthia Dill and Republican Charlie Summers. TheHill.com has more here.

It is expected if King wins, he will caucus with Democrats.  So, it appears likely Republicans will lose this U.S. Senate seat as a result of Olympia Snowe's retirement. 

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Voters Not Supporting Economic Plans of Romney or Obama - a Washington Post/ABC News poll shows 43% have a favorable view of the economic plans from the Obama administration and only 37% have a favorable view of Mitt Romney's economic plans.  The Washington Post has more here.

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Election Nears, Greeks Withdraw Cash From Banks - on Sunday, the election will determine the future of Greece remaining in the Euro Zone, with one political party favoring an exit and another political party in support of the Euro Zone proposed bail out. 

Meanwhile, citizens are withdrawing an estimated $1 Billion daily from banks.  Reuters.com has more here.

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GOP Super Pacs Target 6 Democratic Senators - American Crossroads and Crossroads GPS are spending $4.6 million in ads in six states (Nebraska, Nevada, Virginia, N. Dakota, Missouri and Ohio).  Politico.com has more here.

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Israel Begins Deportation of Illegal African Immigrants - keep an eye on this story as these actions will surely ignite passions from both sides of the immigration issue in the United States.  CNN.com has more here.

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